There was a lot of buzz in the Korean soccer world this afternoon, as the Seoul Economic Daily broke the news that the Korean national team had held a big official meeting. At this meeting, head coach Paulo Bento detailed the team's preparations for the upcoming
World Cup
The little bits and pieces.
Tracing back to the 7th, a press conference was also held at the Paju national soccer team's training base. Bento revealed that the team's mentality remains firm despite the fact that Korea has been placed in a highly competitive Group H. He emphasized, "As usual, we are in the
World Cup
The final round of the tournament is a challenge, with Portugal and Uruguay also in the group. We are determined to give our best and be ready for the battle."
High-profile Qatar
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The grand opening will be on November 21st. Korea will face Uruguay on the 24th, Ghana on the 28th, and Portugal on December 1st. Talking about the match strategy, Bento emphasized, "We will focus more on defense as if we are facing a strong team. Our opponents, on the other hand, will launch frequent attacks."
Meanwhile, Bento also expressed his mixed feelings towards the Portuguese team. He said, "I don't want to be in the same group as Portugal, but I will face them in a professional manner, just as I am prepared for a match against any strong team." Talking about Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, Bento said bluntly, "Crow is undoubtedly the best player in the world and the best player I have seen in my coaching career. However, he is not the only opponent we need to focus on."
